Practice Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for someone who is a registered general nurse to work as part of our clinical team in the care of Practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.
The role is appropriate for someone with a recognised qualification to diploma level or above and qualifications/certificates in management of chronic disease and cervical cytology.
We are looking for someone with experience of working within primary care andhave a demonstrable commitment to professional development.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based nursing services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Working autonomously, responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
About us
We are a friendly and ambitious rural practice in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors near Whitby. Our main village surgery is in the North York Moors National Park and we also serve the Sandsend community from a newly built beachside branch surgery. Special interests encouraged.
Currently 4 partners and 3 part time salaried GPs, 5200 patients, stable population
GMS dispensing practice on 2 sites (purpose built premises)
High QOF achieving
Excellent management, nursing and support team including nurse practitioners and pharmacist. Committed to mentoring our non-medical clinical staff.
Training practice and Hull and York Medical School affiliated
Our ethos is to provide excellent patient care within an atmosphere which fosters ongoing learning and personal development.
Overall CQC rating Outstanding
Job responsibilities
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for acute and non-acute conditions
Support the clinical team in the development of individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
Prescribe medication in accordance with PGD and within own scope of practice
Review medication for effectiveness, need and national guidance
Support patients to ensure compliance with prescribed medications
Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
Provide travel medicine services
Request pathology services as necessary, processing and interpreting results as required
Refer patients directly to other services as appropriate
Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
Ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively
Maintain chronic disease registers
Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics
Develop, implement and embed well man clinics
Chaperone patients where necessary
Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Recognise, assess and refer patients with community health needs, developing strategies for effective care pathways
Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Understand organisation and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice
Address
Iburndale Lane
Sleights
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO22 5DP
Employer's website
http://www.sleightsandsandsendmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
